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6.8 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19611h 12m

Fate Takes a Hand

Synopsis

When a mail bag full of post that was taken in a robbery is discovered fifteen years later, a Post Office employee and local reporter decide to deliver the letters to their original intended addressees. This solitary incident has profound ramifications on several of the recipients and this film tells the story of how just five of those letters changed peoples lives forever.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Max Varnel
Screenplay & Story
Brian Clemens
Original Title
Fate Takes a Hand
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 12m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Max Varnel

Screenplay & Story

Brian Clemens

Director of Photography

James Wilson

Film Editing

Spencer Reeve

Producers

Edward J. Danziger, Harry Lee Danziger

Department Leadership Roster

James Wilson

Director of Photography

Max Varnel

Director

Brian Clemens

Brian Clemens

Writer

Spencer Reeve

Editor

Edward J. Danziger

Producer

Harry Lee Danziger

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fate Takes a Hand.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fate Takes a Hand

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fate Takes a Hand about?

When a mail bag full of post that was taken in a robbery is discovered fifteen years later, a Post Office employee and local reporter decide to deliver the letters to their original intended addressees. This solitary incident has profound ramifications on several of the recipients and this film tells the story of how just five of those letters changed peoples lives forever.

Who directed Fate Takes a Hand?

Fate Takes a Hand was directed by Max Varnel.

Who stars in Fate Takes a Hand?

The principal cast of Fate Takes a Hand includes Ronald Howard, Christina Gregg, Basil Dignam, Jack Watson, Peter Butterworth.

When was Fate Takes a Hand released and how long is it?

Fate Takes a Hand was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.